If you have trouble finding where you parked, there’s an app – and a dongle – for that. The Find My Car Smarter device and an iPhone app (for iPhone 4S only) can mark where you parked your car and help you get back there. The Find My Car Smarter Bluetooth Smart device ($25, or [...]
My daughter has her learner’s permit now, and I’m really not relishing the idea of her being on the road by herself in the near future. The Tiwi Driver Mentoring Solution system could be just the thing she, or any beginning driver, needs to remind her of safe driving practices when an experienced driver isn’t [...]
Plug the 45,000 Station Car Radio from Hammacher Schlemmer into your car’s 12V power outlet, connect it to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and you can stream any of 45,000 AM/FM and internet radio stations to an open FM station on your car’s radio. A free iPhone app streams the stations, including nationwide NPR stations as well [...]
The Laser Parking System from AutoSport can reduce damage to your car (or your garage) by letting you know when you’re in the “parking sweet spot.” The system plugs into a power outlet or uses batteries. Installation is easy with the included hardware. Set it up by parking the car where you want it, then [...]
Some cars today come with tire pressure monitoring systems so you can easily see if your tires are properly inflated. If your car doesn’t have this system, you can add it with the TireMinder wireless tire pressure monitor from The Sharper Image. The system consists of four wireless transmitters that act as valve stem caps, [...]
ProClip is known for making mounting brackets and device holders that allow you to install holders for cell phones, GPS units, etc. in your car without damaging your dashboard and without using suction cups. ProClip has announced a line of holders for the Apple iPad. You can mount the iPad on your dash – where hopefully [...]
Automobile aficionados can put the pedal to the metal with the Case-Mate Vroom. A standard-looking, black silicone iPhone 3G/3GS case from the front, but the back features a tire-tread pattern reminiscent of speed-rated performance tires. All controls are accessible and a lip gives chrome bezel protection and a “lay on the table” design. Also [...]
When Julie posted her news item introducing the MobiValet mobile phone holder for the car, many of the commenters remarked that they just used their drink holders for their phones. There are many ways to hold your phone in the car, ranging from holders that attach to your car windows or air vents, phone cases [...]